Rockets Soar with Offensive Firepower Despite Turnover Woes

As of November 12th, 2025, the Houston Rockets' 2025-26 campaign has been surprisingly successful, despite their apparent weaknesses. Under coach Ime Udoka, who is not known for his offensive prowess, the Rockets have managed to rank first in the league in offensive efficiency.

This success has come despite the team's struggles to consistently get the ball to star player Kevin Durant, who is taking just 16.3 shots per game - a career low. However, Durant is still averaging an impressive 24.8 points per game on 62.6% true shooting, proving he remains one of the league's elite scorers.

The Rockets have been lighting it up from the outside, leading the NBA in 3-point percentage at 42.8%. However, they rank last in the league in 3-point attempts, taking just 29.3 per game. Additionally, the team has been quite sloppy with the ball, averaging the second-most turnovers in the league, which is uncharacteristic for an Ime Udoka-coached squad.

Despite these issues, the Rockets have been on a roll, winning six of their last seven games. This surge has been reflected in the latest Yahoo Sports power rankings, where the Rockets have climbed to the fifth spot, up from seventh in the previous edition.